BY THE NUMBERS

About 14 percent of Portland’s kindergarten through 12th-grade students attend private schools. But that’s just the kids who are able to go. According to a recent study commissioned by the Friedman Foundation for Educational Choice, 44 percent of Oregonians would like to send their children to private schools. But which school is right? And is it affordable? We can help you find the answers. You know your kid and your finances, and, thanks to interviews with more than 100 of them, we know the schools. We compiled data on everything from student-teacher ratios to test scores for our “By the Numbers” chart. Plus, we met with students, teachers, and administrators to give you profiles of 12 area schools doing extraordinary things in a variety of subjects. Whether your child is a budding musician, diplomat, or environmentalist, there’s a school for you.

Private Schools Guide 2011

A Parent's Notes

Helpful hints to complete the process with ease

POPQUIZGet in the know about the ins and outs of Portland private schools

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